Hello! Karen Robinson here. You may already be familiar with my writing, either in the pages of Horse Sport magazine or other publications and websites. I am one of those lucky equestrian journalists who gets to cover stuff like the Olympics; while I'm at such exciting events I am exposed to all manner of side stories and controversy, much of which doesn't make it into my articles. The blog that you will read here is the place I can share some of those stories. When I'm not writing articles or this blog, I design freestyles with my company Applause Dressage. I also ride my KWPN gelding Theo in the safe atmosphere of a dressage ring, having long given up the adrenaline of eventing. And when I'm not doing any of those things, I can usually be found traveling somewhere sunny with my husband Jan, and when possible, Dachshund Chorizo.
Visit my other blog for Horse Sport International: Low Down.
Welly-ed out
It’s been a slice but holy ravioli am I ready for a little quiet time at home. I’ll wave bye-bye to Welly from the air tomorrow morning and will not likely set foot here again until next winter. But I
Too Good for Canadians?
You know I must have my knickers in quite a twist to post twice in one day, right? Yesterday I was doing my morning international dressage catch up on Eurodressage - something I do most days of the year. Imagine my
Look who’s going to London!
I know, I know. I promised I would post this ‘Monday at the latest’. Please cut me a little slack. It’s just nuts here in Welly World. More nuts even than usual. I have barely had time to eat, never
Welly World Part II
It’s not for lack of things to blog about but the fourth dimension that has kept me away from my usual Wednesday posts this week. But I promise to make up for the wait with a post on the qualified
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If you haven’t yet taken a gander at my new blog ‘low-down’ on the site of Horse Sport International, you are missing out. I must confess that although I suppose I ought to feel mortified that the FEI has given
Woe-rld of dressage
Today’s post begins with a bit of free advice to my favourite dysfunctional organization, Dressage Queen Canada: it’s not always the case that something is ‘better late than never’. Today I received a cheerful press release entitled: ”2012 Dressage Canada
My new blog!
Remember a few weeks ago I hinted that I would have an exciting announcement to share with you? Well, it’s finally time, now that my new blog is up and running. In keeping with the tone of this blog –
B.I.A. (Back In Action)
I’m back!!! Just wait till you hear my excuse for not posting last week. The dog didn’t eat my homework, but the dog is certainly involved. Please do not read on if you are one of those people who lack
Welly World Wrap-up
It’s now a week since I took wing and departed from the Wonderful World of Welly. I continue to love the place a little bit more every time I visit, though I do wish that the topographical relief in
Live from the Masters, Part II
I’ve got just a little time before the freestyles start, so will quickly bring you up to speed on the GP Special this afternoon in case you couldn’t get yourself to any internet to watch the live feed. I can